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In this activity, learners concoct some stretchy green goo called Gak. This activity will introduce learners to polymers, chemical reactions, and how scientists invent new materials. A quick explanation is included. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- white glue
- water
- Borax laundry booster
- sauce pan
- large stirring spoon
- measuring cup
- plastic or Styrofoam cup (8 to 12 oz.)
- food coloring
- a craft (or Popsicle) stick
- an Adult to help!
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, California Science Center, 2011